Make It Happen Mondays - B2B Sales Talk with John Barrows

Roderick Jefferson, Global Vice President of Enablement at PRO Unlimited, Bestselling Author and Keynote Speaker talks about his experience surviving a near fatal stroke and his renewed outlook on life, faith, family and friends. We also discuss focusing on what you can control and the importance of asking for help.

Dave Gerhardt, Founder of ExitFive.com and author of Founder Brand, talks about sales and marketing alignment and how we should all be using our personal brands to promote ourselves instead of outsourcing. We also explore the idea of sales reps becoming marketers and the struggle companies now have with employees who have strong personal brands.

Melanie Fellay, CEO at Spekit and Forbes magazine 30, under 30 women CEOs, talks about the need to adapt herself through the different stages of her leadership role along with managing the pressures of being a young woman leader. We also focus the conversation on her personal values and the impact they have on company values and the importance of using her voice to support the different causes that are close to her beliefs.

Todd Caponi, sales author and historian, discusses the history of sales, the evolution of the profession of sales throughout recent history, and the importance of transparency in the future of sales.

Amy Volas, founder and CEO of Avenue Talent Partners, discusses decision-making and energy management versus time management. We also learn about her passion for journaling and how she uses journaling as part of her decision making process along with being meaningful and purposeful in ones career.

Kyle Porter, CEO of Salesloft, joins us today to talk about what it’s like to go from startup all the way to acquisition. Kyle dives deep into his experience, how he grew as a leader and what he did to stay consistent on his journey. We also chat about the future of sales tools and the necessary skills we must acquire in order to advance as sales professionals.

Larry Long Jr. Chief Energy Office at LLJR Enterprise discussing the importance of understanding your why and your core values. We also talk about the importance of staying positive through tough times and how to stay motivated.

Ralph Barsi, VP of Global Inside Sales at Tray.io breaks down accountability and how to hold yourself and others accountable along with removing obstacles as a leader and what your role is in that. Finally we look forward to five years into the future to see how we will feel about ourselves and our actions today.

Doug Landis, Growth Partner at Emergence Capital, discusses the importance of core values, and how recent events have forced companies and individuals to rethink those values. The great recession and how to attract and retain talent. Discussions and opinions on NFTs and the metaverse and the impact they're having on business.

Chris Merrill, Meghan Forgione, and John Barrows come together in the last episode of 2021 to reflect back on the year and talk about why 2022 will be even better for JB Sales. With the addition of new trainers, big company moves, the community growing legs of its own, and continuing to provide impactful events and experiences for revenue-facing professionals, this team is ready to amplify this next chapter.